On Dec. 16, Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah filled in for Paul W. Smith as a guest host of WJR 760 AM’s Focus With Paul W. Smith, interviewing several prominent business, community, and government leaders in the Detroit Region.
Hear some highlights from guests discussing topics relevant to the automotive and mobility industry and innovation landscape below.
As Ford Philanthropy’s President, Mary Culler oversees the company’s philanthropic investments through community partnerships and programming in more than 40 countries. She is also the Chair for Ford’s Michigan Central Station project, overseeing the strategic direction of the historic train station redevelopment and other Ford properties in Corktown.
Culler emphasizes the importance of the mobility industry and the opportunities surrounding it.
RELATED: Culler will be a speaker at the Detroit Policy Conference on Jan. 23, 2025. Learn more and register now.
“Mobility is one of the ‘number one ways’ to get out of poverty,” she said. “I think as a city and state really focused on that we have the ability to solve the problem.”
As the Chamber’s Senior Director of Community Engagement and Leadership Development, Devon O’Reilly develops and programs the annual Detroit Policy Conference. Taking place on Jan. 23, 2025, at MotorCity Casino and Hotel, this year’s Conference is focused on driving the innovation economy in the Detroit Region.
“It’s just so important to have this conversation and talk about global competitiveness, investment, and how we really need to leverage our assets and foster innovation throughout the Region, particularly between Detroit and Ann Arbor,” he said.